Mr. Go, a contractor who won the bid for the construction of a public highway, claims as an expense, facilitation fees which according to him is a standard operating procedure in transactions with the government.  Can Mr. Go deduct the amount paid as a facilitation fee?  Briefly explain.

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Mr. Go, a contractor who won the bid for the construction of a public highway, claims as an expense, facilitation fees which according to him is a standard operating procedure in transactions with the government.  Can Mr. Go deduct the amount paid as a facilitation fee?  Briefly explain.

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